To solve the equation \(-8x + 13 = -19\), follow these steps:
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Subtract 13 from both sides: \[ -8x + 13 - 13 = -19 - 13 \] This simplifies to: \[ -8x = -32 \]
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Next, divide both sides by -8: \[ x = \frac{-32}{-8} \] Simplifying gives: \[ x = 4 \]
The solution is \(4\).